Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Division/Department:
Human Resources

Reports to:

Talent & Rewards Manager

Travel: DC recruitment support (as needed), job fairs, and other recruiting/hiring events (approximately 10-15%)

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Do it Best, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent. This position offers the opportunity to partner with the team on the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a smooth and candidate-friendly hiring experience. You’ll be instrumental in supporting our growth by efficiently filling open roles across various departments, with a focus on high-volume and urgent-level positions.

• Execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract high-quality candidates in partnership with the hiring teams; such as pipelining, reaching out to local community contacts/partners, etc.
• Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from intake forms, job posting, and candidate sourcing/screening to scheduling interviews and supporting managers through offers
• Partner with our Logistics Leadership Team and General Managers to develop hiring strategies for our Distribution Centers to support year-round recruiting efforts
• Review recruiting data to help influence decision-making and proactive recruitment strategies
• Place job ads on professional networking platforms, job boards, and social media channels
• Communicate with candidates promptly and assist them when they come in for interviews
• Utilize recruiting software to manage and monitor unfilled positions effectively
• Partner with the Talent Manager to manage Key Recruiting Positions
• Send out all bulk emails (e.g. confirming receipt of applications, rejection emails) and handle paperwork (e.g. offer letters)
• Participate in recruiting events and job fairs
• Promote positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with the HR team on trainings and events such as Leadership Development Institute, New Leaders Orientation, the Do it Best Internship Program, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications or relevant field
• At least 3+ years experience in Recruiting or Talent Acquisition

• Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, especially in high-volume settings
• Familiarity with labor legislation and practices, particularly related to hiring and employment standards

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders alike
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and candidates simultaneously
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Adept at problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Self-motivated and independent individual with the ability to take initiative.
• Proficient in the Google Suite of products including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet
• Ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software and other recruiting tools

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Profit sharing
• Bonus Pay opportunities
• Retirement funding opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• Health club reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Serving others as we would like to be served

Making the best even better

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams